Overview

UK PONI is pleased to host a launch event for “The Global Third Nuclear Age: Clashing Visions for a New Era in International Politics” (Routledge, 2025).

By adopting an innovative framework for analysis, the book challenges the constrained focus of much of the existing literature by explaining that the pathways to nuclear security for different actors across the globe will vary considerably in the new context of the Third Nuclear Age.

During a discussion chaired by Lukasz Kulesa, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy and UK PONI Director at RUSI, we will hear from many of the book’s authors:

  • Prof Andrew Futter, Professor of International Politics at the University of Leicester;
  • Ludovica Castelli, Doctoral Researcher at the University of Leicester, incoming Researcher at Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI);
  • Dr Cameron Hunter, Research Fellow at the University of Copenhagen;
  • Dr Olamide Samuel, Network and Engagement specialist at the Open Nuclear Network.

The launch event and discussion will be followed by a drinks’ reception for all participants.


Who can attend

This event is open to members of the UK PONI network. If you are not a member yet, you can sign up here. UK PONI offers an opportunity for early career professionals in the nuclear field – whether in academia, government or industry – and postgraduate students interested in nuclear topics to connect and network in an informal setting.


How to attend

This is a free in-person only event, taking place at RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London.

Please note that places are limited. You will be notified by 11 March whether you have been successful in obtaining a place. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected].